We arrived in Otavalo and Lionel picked us up from there to bring us to the casita. It's difficult to describe in words the beauty of the property, the feel of it and how wonderful Lionel and Katty were as hosts. We did not have a car, but they brought us to hikes, towns and Lionel was kind enough to drive us all the way to Mindo at the end of our stay for a very reasonable charge. While we were only there for a short while, we fell in love with Katty, Lionel, Aylin, and their animals. We can't recommend a stay at their property enough and will be recommending to everyone we know, a stay at this magnificent place.

Beautiful house, beautiful hosts and beautiful surroundings. We picked this to be our last stop in Ecuador and so happy we did. Katty and Lionel were spectacular hosts. They were so knowledgeable about the area and made us feel right at home. The views from the house are magical, we wished could have stayed a week to enjoy the area fully. Our dog LoVed running around and playing with their dog Rocky, who was very sweet and playful. The hosts, the house, gardens, the farm animals and the location was simply perfect. Thank you Katty and Lionel!

Great people, incredible location and a wonderful spot to stay at. Highly highly and highly recommend. Lionel and Katty went above and beyond and had eggs for us at arrival (from their own chickens), gave us rides and fabulous suggestions. We LOVED the views and the whole vibe. I'm not a huge fan of airbnb but staying with them makes me want to do airbnb more often.

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There are 3 cabanas on the property,good for small or large groups. Each include hot water, wifi, work table, chimney. Private gated access It's a 10-15 min walk from center of Otavalo or $1.50 taxi. I can assist with transfers from Quito airport.

While the 3 cabanas are on the same property, each provide privacy. You will enjoy tranquil gardens and amazing views of Otavalo and Cotacachi volcano. You can pick your own citrus fruit and avocados. Firewood negociable.

My property is very quiet and peaceful it is close to town, but far from the noise. I am on the road to beatiful Mojanda Lake and Fuya Fuya. We are walking distance to famous animal market (Saturday) and Plaza de Ponchos market, held days a week

Miryan was a delightful host. Her place was just as described. She was super helpful and took great care of us. She went above and beyond even for a short like ours.

Andi2016-05-16T00:00:00Z

The host made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed meeting them very much. It was a wonderful experience and we will be returning again one day. Miryan and her family were exceptional. Many thanks to the host.

From the moment Miryan met us at the door, we felt complete kindness on your part. We were guided by his property and left everything clear before asking. The neighborhood was easy to locate and industry people know Miryan. Every morning we awoke to the sound of birds around and have many plants around made us feel very welcome. The place is nice, simple, very well maintained and clean, and the breakfasts offered us were very good every day. The listing description is very successful and personality of our host could not be better, she knows the place, surroundings, points of interest and is a very happy and pending guests person. His two dogs are very friendly too! I think they are people like Miryan which honor the concept Airbnb, if staying with it will be a wise decision from the first minute.

Gaby2016-01-11T00:00:00Z

Très bonne expérience chez Miryan. C'est une personne très gentille, elle a tous fait pour que l'on se sente bien. La maison est très sympa, au calme et entourée d'un grand terrain. Si on revient un jour à Otavalo c'est sûr qu'on reviendra ici. Le matin on peut même apercevoir des colibris. Very nice airbnb in Miryan house. She is lovely, she make us to fell like home. The place is very quiet in the big land. If we come back one day in Otavalo we want come back to Miryan house. In the morning you can see colibris とっても静かな、可愛いロッジ風のお部屋。 オーナーのミリアンはとっても親切(*´`*) 2匹の犬もいるし、ハチドリも遊びに来るし、癒されます。 オタバロセントロまでは、徒歩で15~20分程と、 ちょっと離れてるけど、長期滞在にはお奨めの部屋です!!!

The place is nice, clean, quiet and highly recommended. They also make excellent beer.

Pablo2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

Logement très agréable dans un cadre verdoyant.

Fabienne2017-01-26T00:00:00Z

Our stay was extremely pleasant and Lucia is an excellent and accommodating host. Highly recommended.

Gregory2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Our time at Lucia's was amazing! We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Ibarra. Lucia is absolutely wonderful: she offered us help (maps, a ride, taxi arrangements) when we needed it but also gave us privacy. She made us feel like part of the family, it was very hard to say goodbye. Her space is amazing: beautiful views, spotlessly clean, great kitchen, and HOT showers with water from the well that is safe to drink. It offered such a nice break from the chaos of the city that we found ourselves not wanting to leave. We felt safe, as the grounds are guarded but we had the freedom to come and go as we pleased. Shops are within walking distance and the center is a short cab/bus ride away. We loved drinking our coffee on the rooftop, gazing over the city and listening to the frogs. Lucia's daughter was available for help as needed but we didn't run into any issues. They were flexible with a schedule mistake that I made and accommodated our bags during weekend travel. This was (by far) one of our favorite airbnb stays- we can't recommend this spot highly enough!

Lauren2017-01-13T00:00:00Z

The place is nice, but unfortunately not as well kept as seen in the photos, the level of cleanliness was not the best ... Lots of dust and cobwebs. The views from the 3rd floor are very nice. The guests were traveling so at times it was difficult to get in touch and that delayed the entrance a bit. Despite being within an area with cheese and beer factory, no noise or bad smell, which we liked. I do not recommend the place for families with small children because the stands are a danger, besides the outside of the kitchen there are some broken glass, so you should be careful. We pass our recommendations to the guests, hopefully they can take them into account and improve.

Andres2017-05-26T00:00:00Z

Lovely rooftop to chill out after a day of sightseeing, or having a tranquil breakfast to start the day....

yntze2017-05-28T00:00:00Z

All very good and pleasant stay.

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Our wonderful family homestay in the indigenous village of Turucu, a 20 minute walk from the charming town of Cotacachi, is a great option for travelers who want to experience authentic Ecuadorian community life. All delicious meals are included!

Multiple rooms are available in this family compound for individuals, couples or traveling groups looking to do community service, to practice their Spanish or experience community life in a small Ecuadorian village enjoying their time close in the little rural town of Cotacachi. Brand new rooms in the second floor with comfortable beds and a shared bathroom with a hot shower were just built in 2015. Rooms are also available without beds for sleeping on bedrolls with sleeping bags for bigger groups with up to 20 people. Comfortable hammocks and a small fruit and vegetable gardens are available for you to relax in.

Turucu is a quiet little indigenous village about a 20-minute walk outside of the little town of Cotacachi. The town is located at the feet of the 4939 m high volcano Cotacachi and about 100 km north of Quito. It is known for its incredible leather-work handicraft, its beautiful crater lake named Laguna de Cuicocha and its intense and colourful cultural life consisting of a mix of indigenous, mestizo and colonial traditions.

A truly lovely place with many nice cats and nicer people. The walk up the mountain on the road immediately outside the house is so nice. It was really neat to go to the gardens and Patricia was nice enough to show us the way to town and was very patient with my very bad Spanish.

Kayla2017-02-27T00:00:00Z

There is no better place to stay in Ecuador. Patricia and her family opened their home and hurt to us and we spend some amazing days. It is a pleasure and a joy to spend time with Patricia. She taught me how to cook some of the amazing recipes she was preparing every day and we had the privilege of spending Christmas with their family. I'm coming back!

We wanted to experience the Otavalo Market and searched for Airbnb sites near there. We chose this homestay about five miles from Otavalo rather than locating in Otavalo because of the positive reviews it received and the price. We were not disappointed. The family made us feel welcome even before we got there by helping us sort out transportation from Quito and offering various options. When we arrived, Patricia met the taxi, took us into her garden and began by picking oranges and tangerines from her trees and sharing them. The accommodation includes as many meals with the family as you want and they are very good meals. We arrived on Good Friday and after dinner, we accompanied Patty and other lodgers in a traditional procession from the village where the homestay is located (Turucu, outside of Cotacachi) the 1.5 kilometers into Cotacachi. It was an experience we could not have had if we had been staying in a town. When we wanted to get to the Otavalo market, the hosts explained to us how to catch the bus-- which was easy and cost us 35 cents a piece. If we had had time, the family would have taken us fishing with them on Easter Sunday, as they did other lodgers. We cannot speak highly enough of the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. But a couple of observations might be helpful if you are considering this lodging: we speak no Spanish and the hosts' English is rudimentary (although much better than our Spanish). So this is an important consideration. We had the help of two English/Spanish speaking lodgers who made our experience much better. When they were not there, the hosts grabbed a laptop and we used (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) to communicate. (Yes, they have free wifi.) It helped and it was kind of fun to communicate this way, but obviously no substitute for the ability to really communicate. The other warning is that the accommodations are quite basic. That was important to us, because it allowed us to experience something of how real Ecuadoreans who are not affluent live. Bathroom is shared by up to four lodgers so coordination is necessary, and we did not really find hot water in the shower. "One temperature" is what we heard. Dogs barked incessantly for periods one night. On Saturday morning we watched as the family slaughtered a pig that we ate for dinner. (We did not watch the whole process, but as much as we could before we went off to the market.) We lounged while the family teenage kids (who did not speak English) were preoccupied with the internet or their other daily activities. Seemed like a real home to us. If you share our desire for experiencing that kind of thing, I do not think you could ask for more friendly hosts. But this accommodation is not for those who want to lodge at fancy places.

Staying in Cotacachi with the Arango family was fantastic!! They are truly an incredible family and exceptional hosts. Patricia cooked us delicious breakfasts, lunch, and dinner everyday and she and her husband told us about all the great things to do in Cotacachi. they even went out of their way to take us to a few different places themselves including the Otavalo market(only a $5 cab ride from cotacachi), the cascades, and a Monday ritual at the cemetery. Theres an astounding lagoon about 30 minutes from their house that should absolutely not be missed and should definitely have a whole days dedication ( 5 hr hike around the entire lagoon).We even had a chance to be invited to a party where I was lent traditional garments to wear. The rooms were clean and comfortable and Patricia offered us extra blankets when we were cold. The wifi is only in the main house but Patricia was always willing to let us use it as much as we needed.The house is in a really great, quiet spot which made it easy to sleep and relax during our stay. Taking a walk around their land is beautifully scenic and serene. Patricia and her husband really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. She even made tea with a medicinal tree from her yard for my cough. We were floored by their kindness and hospitality. We couldn’t have had a better introduction to Ecuador. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with the family. *there was a misunderstanding with the price of the stay. When I booked with Patricia, her listing read $15 per room, with the claim of $0 for an extra person. So my friend and I were under the impression that it covered both of us. It wasn’t brought to our attention that the price was actually per person until literally minutes before we were taking a bus out. I understand that the family is new to airbnb and that there is also a language barrier, however one of the many advantages about using airbnb is that money is taken care of thru the website to avoid awkward situations such as this. I gave patricia the last of what I had in cash as we were leaving and apologized for not having the rest of what we didn’t realize was due to them. This definitely put a damper on the trip as we left feeling guilty and upset that they would think we were trying to rip them off and now were short money that we had counted on to get home with. I was able to fix their listing for them to read $15 PER PERSON and was able to pay them thru booking a “reservation”. I would strongly urge them to get familiarized with the website so that further bookings are not confusing to either the guest or host.

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Small comfortable house located in beautiful Andean countryside, just 4km from famous market town of Otavalo. Property located within the grounds of Hosteria La Luna. Enjoy great views, clean air and hummingbird spotting while relaxing on the deck .

We are located in a rural area, just a 15 minute drive from the center of Otavalo.

This is part of a really cool hostel. The Hummingbird house is across the street from the reception area and feels secluded, but it's only about 100 feet from the main area of the property. The staff are warm and welcoming, the views are great, and the location is perfect. You can walk to town, head to the waterfalls, or relax in a hammock. I recommend this place if you're heading to Otavalo.

This is a very special place. The cabin is a little up the hill and has an amazing view, like in the pictures. Everything was clean and in good condition. It's a cozy place. Apart from the cabins, there are many people staying in big motorhomes. The cabin has no kitchen (they have a bigger one with kitchen), but there is a common kitchen down at the camping area. It's also possible to order breakfast and amazing German bread and jam. Other meals are only available at the weekend. It's quite a walk to the next bus station, but Patricia and Hans are often going into town and to the supermarket and it's possible to join them. A great place to relax for a few days and enjoy nature.

The cabin was fantastic! Just as described and better! The view is amazing, and Patricia and Hans were very nice and gave us our space as well. Perfect combo! Wish we could have stayed through a Sunday to be able to eat at their restaurant! Next time for sure.

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Custom home built with local sustainable materials (adobe, wood, brick). Huge windows to view the million dollar view. Fully equipped kitchen with glass roof. Fireplace. Two stories. Quiet but the birds start singing at 6am. Llamas and fruit trees

Beautiful Andean community located one hour from the city of Ibarra and 30 minutes from Chachimbiro hot springs and 45 minutes from Yachay University. Peaceful getaway and a chance to connect to the land and yourself. Lots of fruit and vegetables available on property. Four kid friendly llamas live there now. Beautiful vibrant community with lots to do. Excursions such as hiking, horseback riding, hot springs, visiting trout farm and camping can be arranged with local guides.

A community of 1300 who are dedicated to agriculture. Beautiful traditions still exists here and there is a very calm peaceful energy throughout Cahuasqui and the surrounding mountains and neighboring communities. Kids walk to school in uniforms and donkeys walk the streets with you.

The house is located in a unique setting, surrounded by mountains and nature. Really a pleasant place to rest. Nicholas is an excellent host with whom we maintained constant communication. The house has all the amenities, really recommended.

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We're close to Cotacachi, 10min walk, 5 in taxo. Spectacular view on the mountains Cotacachi and Imbabura. The crater lake Cuicocha is 30 minutes away, as is Otavalo. Fully furnished, with option for a second bedroom.

The appartment is new, traditional style, decorated with love. You have a kitchen with everything you need, including fridge and freezer. There's a forest right in front of the gate, and a creek near the house. You're in the middle of nature, and yet close to the center of Cotacachi.

La Calera is an indigenous community, with all their traditions and customs. The house is at the entrance of the community.

We love this place! We booked for four nights, but ended up staying two weeks! We enjoyed having the whole apartment to ourselfs. It's equipped with everything you need: all kinds of cooking equipment, towels, etc. The neighborhood is quiet and there is a lot of beautiful nature around the apartment. A lovely family stays in the apartment next door and takes care of the beautiful garden with hammocks to relax, a beautiful barbeque area and a spectacular view to the volcanos. They also washed our laundry for a fair fee. The owners, Xavier and his family only come on the weekends and are also super nice and lovely people. They made us feel like we were part of the family. Cotacatchi is a very nice, small, quiet town. It took us about 20 minutes to walk to the center and enjoy one of the nice cafés / restaurants or go shopping, etc. We highly recommend to see the Cuicocha lake!! It is beautiful! A taxi takes you there for 6 dollars. Last, but not least, we want to thank Yanneck, who manages the apartment rentings! He was always available for any type of questions. He recommended us a very good Spanish teacher nearby and told us where and when to go to markets (organic market, indigenous market). We enjoyed his delicious bred and other hand made, vegan, high quality goodies (choclate cream, muesli, dried fruit, cracker, etc.) that he sells in Cotacatchi! Thanks so much for everything!!!!

Marcel 2017-03-08T00:00:00Z

This is a lovely apartment in a beautiful compound. It is very secure. The decor is traditional and rustic, but with everything you could need. The kitchen was well appointed. One of the best features of this property is the couple that takes care of the property on site. They are lovely people and so helpful. We enjoyed visiting with them and their daughter and playing with Rudolph (the very large and friendly sheep dog). The location was difficult to find. (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Maps was close, but off by a street. It is a rural location so make sure you contact your host to get directions. The property is very close to Cotacachi and all the wonderful leather shops and beautiful scenery. We highly recommend this as a place to stay in Cotacachi.

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Cozy and comfortable cabin located in beautiful Andean countryside, with beautiful views of the volcanoes and San Pablo Lake. Just 15 minutes from Otavalo. Ushaloma is the perfect place to get away from everything and just relax and reconnect with nature. You can cook your own food. During day time you can go hiking and enjoy stunning views or take a $6 taxi ride to Otavalo where you can enjoy restaurants, coffee shops and admire the handicrafts. During the night a wood stove will keep you warm.

Beautiful meadows, sunrises and sunsets surround the bungalow. We are located in a rural area, 15 minutes from downtown Otavalo and in the way to Mojanda Lagoon. It is a quiet place, with little birds, cows and horses that visit us from time to time. You have access to a terrace from where you can see Lake San Pablo and the volcano "Taita Imbabura". You can also take a 20 minutes walk to a really nice waterfall.
The bungalow has one bedroom with a double bed on the ground floor and an open attic with 2 single beds. It has a large open living-dining room with big windows that allow you to see the surroundings. It has a bathroom. It has a fireplace that can be lit gently every night by the caretaker of the house. It has a small kitchen and basic implements to prepare your own food. There is no microwave or oven.

This was my first experience using Air BnB and it went great! Juan went out of his way to pick us up when we arrived an during our stay he showed us around Otavalo. He was able to tell us a lot about the local culture and was always very helpful. In addition, the place was very nicely decorated and made us feel at home. I would highly recommend staying here!

Very clean and spacious and Juan is a great host. Great for a one night stay, but note there is a chicken coop next door so you will be woken up around 4am. Otherwise a great place to stay and close to everything

tyler2017-06-10T00:00:00Z

Cozy and in great location. Juan is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable about Otavalo and nearby areas. He also made us coffee from beans he grew himself in his garden!

Nathan2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

We had a wonderful stay at Juan's place-- it exceeded our expectations in every way. Juan is a wonderful host that will go above and beyond to ensure that you have a fantastic experience, from answering questions/giving advice to showing you around town/giving directions. We were there for two weeks (my boys were taking Spanish lessons), and he helped us book the lessons, secure transport to Mojanda so we could summit Fuya Fuya, and he even took us to a local festival (we were there for the Inti Raymi festival and the opening of the week of festivities happened at Peguche the night we arrived) and dropped us off at our hike at Cuichocha! He is simply a fantastic host and we can't recommend him enough. The location of the property is great-- it is within two blocks of the Otavalo bus station, within a ten minute walk from a well-lit local track, several blocks away from the traditional local market in Plaza de los Ponchos, and it's even on the path to Peguche/the Condor Park/el Lechero/Lago San Pablo (our guide books and even Apple Maps on our phone told us to access this hike from the center of town, but you can shave off quite a bit of time by going past the bus station right next to the apartment). We also appreciated the fact that the rooms are in a gated family complex-- Otavalo on a whole feels like a nice, safe town, but the extra gate was wonderful for a few reasons. First, it contains a garden and trees, giving you an oasis of green in the middle of Otavalo. That was a nice change from the city environment that you'll find outside the gates. Second, it gives you peace of mind-- we could sit outside and read, leave windows open, leave wet/muddy shoes outside to dry, and we never had to worry about the security of the property. It is private, safe, and in a convenient spot! We had a fantastic stay and we will definitely be back!

Michelle2017-07-04T00:00:00Z

This is the second time I've gone back to Juan Alex's cabañas. They are so comfortable and quiet, I really enjoy the location, and overall it's just a very nice experience. Thank you Juan Alex!

Elizabeth2017-06-18T00:00:00Z

I have nothing but good things to say about Juan and his home. Juan is such a kind and friendly host. He is also extremely generous with his time - he showed us around Otavalo on our first night and took us to a nearby lake on our third day. The space itself was also excellent - we stayed in a beautiful rustic cabin on his property. The location was great, since you're 2 minutes away from downtown but on a quiet street, so there's no noise at night. Do yourself a favour and skip the hostels and hotels - stay with Juan.

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Casa de "Luis" offers accommodation in a private home, we have 2 rooms: 1 with double bed, connected to a room with 2 twins private bath, Tv & views of the Lake...1 with matrimonial bed, private bathroom,. living room with fireplace, WIFI access & equiped Kitchen.

Comfortable aparment with equipped kitchenette, WIFI, fireplace. Personalized service. More than 20 years experience working with guests of all over the world.

Neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. People can walk to the lake or to the Araque hill.

My family and I had a wonderful experience staying at La Casa de Luis. It was a beautiful place with great views of the lake. Luis was very helpful and made our stay very pleasant. Breakfast came with our stay as well and was very good. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Anna2016-01-10T00:00:00Z

I cannot say enough good things about the stay at Casa de Luis. First, he was very responsive, communicative and provided us with very helpful directions and a map to arrive to his home. The home is beautiful - very modern, clean, and spacious for many guests. The kitchen is wonderful and there is a terrace on the top floor with spectacular views of Lago San Pablo. Luis and his family live on the first floor so they were there to assist us with anything that we needed. My husband became ill while at Luis's and Luis's wife was so amazing and provided him with everything he needed. They are absolutely wonderful as I got a chance to spend quite a bit of time with them. So friendly and accommodating. The location of the home is in a very unique spot in a pueblo called Araque. It is non touristic and very traditional which I loved. Thank you so much Luis, Germania and Kelly for a wonderful time at your home. You all became like family to us! I would absolutely stay here again!

My husband and I visited Luis' place with our 1 year old daughter and had a great time! Luis was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed and made good recommendations of what to do in the area. Would definitely stay again!

Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We arrived in Otavalo with nowhere to sleep and found Casa De Luis . He took us in even though it was the same day. Well worth the 10 minute drive into Lago San Pablo. We prefers to be far away from the town and have some peace and tranquility. Well Casa de Luis provides that. Best hot shower in Ecuador! And the views to the lake were so nice to wake up to. Him and his wife do all they can to a sure you have a nice stay. Breakfast was great, room was clean and comfy with nice of lots warm blankets. Fire place saved us! Gracias Luis!

Cynthia2015-01-21T00:00:00Z

Luis and his family work hard to provide an enjoyable stay at La Casa de "Luis". His background in the hospitality industry is apparent during the stay. The space is comfortable and you get a good night's sleep. There is a great view of the lake and mountains across the valley out the back bedroom window. The DSL internet access is good. Araque is a small town located about 8 km from Otavalo. The bus stop is one block away and is $0.25 one-way to Otavalo. The route in drops you off on Calle Quito one block from Plaza de los Ponchos, the open air market where local crafts are available. The main square and central market are within walking distance of the Plaza. Using Calle Bolivar or Sucre will take you past many other shops and restaurants. You can pick up the return bus near the central market on Calle 31 de Octubre. The bus may be crowded at this stop, you usually get a seat if you board at the bus terminal on Calle Atahualpa. I preferred using Santa Maria mercado on Atahualpa and the nearby market on Mejia (?). The walk may be too long for some, so a taxi can be taken from the bus terminal.

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Our Amazing and comfortable room with a beautiful view of the Imbabura volcano , plus free wifi and private bathroom with hot water. At the foot of the room there is a wonderful family garden with hammocks and playgrounds.

The Property is located in Tunibamba 10 min of Cotacachi , our hostel has a beautiful view of the Imbabura Volcano and we Botanical Garden , vegetables and fruit . Besides Country Animals such as cows , pigs , chickens and guinea pigs.
We practice Experiential Tourism, and share our indigenous lifestyle with all our visitors, this involves the planting and harvesting as part of the life experience . Unforgettable Experiences offer individually addressed to our visitors pairs or family groups
The foods have extra price 2.5 $. It is preparing with natural food from our orchard

We encourage our visitors to be part of our peasant daily activities , this would provide the opportunity to enjoy beautiful places and engage consiencia tie between mother earth and humans. The place is quiet , peaceful and the people friendly .

we loved our stay! we had a beautiful large room... very clean with warm blankets for the nights and a beautiful view of the volcano. The family was wonderful and welcoming and it was such a pleasure to be welcomed into this family and this community. This is such a wonderful experience!

Jennifer2017-04-13T00:00:00Z

My family stayed with this lovely family for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were very open to including us in their daily activities, if we were interested. Mario took us for a nice hike in the woods and told us about the plants we were passing. My children helped milk the cows, harvest corn, pick blackberries and there were 7 baby pigs born during our trip. The house is made of adobe, as are most of the homes in the neighborhood. There are several adobe ovens nearby, where you can see people making bricks from adobe that are then baked. Isabel is a wonderful cook, and made us delicious meals from scratch, with primarily home grown foods. There are numerous crops that are cultivated in this area that are not widely available, so the food was very good. All of the meals were large and they were eager to provide seconds, if we were interested. As vegetarians, she was open to accommodating us. The home had the strongest wi-fi internet we have encountered so far on our trip. Not mentioned in the ad, they also provide filtered water and they washed our clothes (for no additional charge). My son got sick after eating out in the town and they made medicinal teas for him. Rolando speaks English and he met us in town to take us to the house, which is located outside of the town of Cotacatchi. There are many interesting sites nearby (artisan tours, a waterfall, hiking, a lake with boats, the Otavalo market, a cultural museum in Cotacatchi, etc). A bus can let you off within a 15 minute walk to the house, or a taxi costs around $3 from Cotacatchi. Many people in the area speak the indigenous Kichwa language, so it is a good place to learn some phrases. For travelers that don't want to try new foods, who want a TV in their room, and want to stay right in town, it isn't the ideal location. I would highly recommend this home for people interested in a more authentic traveling experience, while getting to know the local indigenous culture.

Sarah2015-02-16T00:00:00Z

We absolutely loved our experience at Loma Wasi. We were in Cotacachi during Inti Raymi and were made to feel very welcomed by Rolando and his family, who showed us around town and invited us to participate in the local festivities. We enjoyed playing with 2 year old Ally, eating delicious meals prepared by Mercedes and Isabel from food grown just feet from the kitchen and relaxing in the hammocks with a stunning view of the Volcan Imbabura. We are so grateful to this wonderful family for their hospitality and openness and would highly recommend staying with them to anyone who is looking for an rich cultural experience.

Frances2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

Thank you for such a beautiful stay at home! They were days with many new experiences; I thank you for all the love they have given me all the stories and all. A big warm hug from his Dutch friend!

Rolando responded to my messages instantly. Unfortunately I missed the bus and didn't stay the night I had planned, however Rolando was in very good contact with me, and I was disappointed not to have visited the home.

The Property is located in Tunibamba 10 min of Cotacachi , our hostel has a beautiful view of the Imbabura Volcano and we Botanical Garden , vegetables and fruit . Besides Country Animals such as cows , pigs , chickens and guinea pigs. We practice Experiential Tourism, and share our indigenous lifestyle with all our visitors, this involves the planting and harvesting as part of the life experience . Unforgettable Experiences offer individually addressed to our visitors pairs or family groups.
The price of breakfast ,lunch and dinner are not include.
Loma Wasi offer some activities where you could known about our culture such as
Indian Traditional Medicine
Ecuador is recognized by the world for its rich biodiversity. A practical benefit of this for Indigenous Ecuadorians is that when one is a pain and it seems that there is no pharmaceutical medicine able to remove , often the solution is in the soil and in plants.
1.- Medicinal Guinea Pic (Cuy) Diagnostic- cleaning using a live guinea-pig. Price 30$
The Quichua believe that the guinea pig, which resembles a human internally, can absorb the "mal aire" from a patient. The point at which it absorbs the energy is the point at which it dies. Once open, any pathology inside reflects the pathology in the patient. “The cuy can even diagnose cancer.
We have connection with a Natural Altenative Medicine and you could life a great experience with this medicinal method.
2.- Treating Diseases and Ailments- Natural Indegenous Medicine Price 20$
The Quichua system operates on the idea of harmony: balance between mind and body, hot and cold, and the self and the environment.
You can learn and improve health using easily some indegenous techniques.
3.-Dream Interpretation.- Price 10$
An ancient women help you with dream interpretation and it allow you will be more conscient about your life style.
4.- Ear cleaning - Using Natural Method Within Pain. Price 20$
It is a natural method and it is very easy to aply. We teach abou it and you can do it in any place.

We encourage our visitors to be part of our peasant daily activities , this would provide the opportunity to enjoy beautiful places and engage consiencia tie between mother earth and humans. The place is quiet , peaceful and the people friendly .

We had an amazing experience at the home of Mercedes. AMAZING! We are a slow traveling family and have had many unique experiences in our travels. This weekend ranks in the top 5. It was as described. Mercedes was very social and explained a lot of about the farm and her life. We went on this weekend trip to get a greater understanding of life on the farm and in an indigenous community. We learned about the crops, the animals, the care of the home, medicinal plants, we hike, we swam in the pond and so much more. We plan to go back for several days in July. I highly recommend this experience.

jessica2016-04-17T00:00:00Z

I had a fantastic stay at Loma Wasi. The whole family made me feel very welcome and at home. We shared meals and stories and I felt that it was a great experience exchanging with really kind and interesting people from a different background than my own and learning about another culture. The house is situated in a village on a mountain close to Cotacachi and I enjoyed walks in the countryside and the beautiful endless views of the mountain. I generally felt a really warm and welcoming atmosphere in the village and everyone I met on my daily walk to town greeted with a smile which was part of what made this holiday unforgettable.

Hanna2016-06-27T00:00:00Z

I felt very welcome.

jean2016-10-18T00:00:00Z

I loved my stay at Loma Wasi. Mercedes and Isabel welcomed me warmly in their day-to-day life. Beautiful place, the room had a very nice view on Imbabura. I helped everytime I could, from picking peas in the field to milking a cow and playing around with little Ally. I even had the chance to eat fresh cheese made out of the milk. I stayed 3 nights and ate with the family for lunch and dinner. I would absolutely recommand a stay at Loma Wasi. Thank you again for a wonderful human experience away from the city.

Julie2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

Unfortunately we have not had the chance to meet Rolando and his family because my wife was ill and absolutely unable to make the trip from Quito to Cotacachi. So we had, with great regret, cancel the reservation we had made.

This is a true ethnic Kichwa community experience. It is important to note, however, that this may come with some inconveniences. First, it is not easy to get to Rolando's place. Also, Rolando did not answer his phone on our arrival day, so we really got lost and ended up having to pay a high taxi fee as it took so long for the driver to find the place. (We never did see Rolando, but instead interacted with his family.) Also, the neighbors started blaring music at 7:00 a.m. and it went all day long. If you are off exploring, this is not a big deal, but my son happened to get a stomach bug the night we arrived and was in bed sick and just couldn't rest. This was coupled by the family's small children playing and crying outside our bedroom door. While the family was helpful in trying to make my son feel better, the isolation of the home and the noise just made it difficult to stay there while he was ill and we ended up leaving after one night. If you are seeking an authentic experience and don't mind being off the beaten track, this is a good choice. Just know what you're in for with the neighbor's noise and being away from town.

Pauline2017-08-20T00:00:00Z

I had a great time here. A wonderful family style living. The hosts were generous and helpful. They were accommodating to my requests. They also have a nice garden with lemons and oranges that you can pick. The best part was the fresh plant teas you can pick yourself and make - cedron, manzanilla (chamomile), and oregano.

Deepak2017-03-05T00:00:00Z

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Land of the Sun Hotel & Spa was recently purchased and completely refurbished. There are 14 rooms (each with private bathrooms) and a large Suite for two people. (Please see information under Basics)
It is a 180 year old Spanish masterpiece and has hosted such dignitaries as Rafael Correa, the President of Ecuador, and the Ms. Ecuador pageant.
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Land of the Sun Hotel & Spa was built in 1834 and has all the charm of the era with all the modern amenities of today.
No other hotel in this area has a sauna and massage room to pamper their guests, along with a masseuse on call 24/7.
This hotel is regularly visited by past guests just to show their companions the Spanish architecture including the arched doorways and outdoor courtyard with dining for 24 under umbrellas for the sun or the rain. There is also seating for 50 in both the inside dining room and the lecture hall.
In addition we have the Fireplace Room for formal occasions and just plain relaxation. The guests can be served on fine china with gold goblets with champagne flutes to match; perfect for formal get togethers.

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Land of the Sun Hotel and Spa is a famous Inn known throughout Ecuador among higher society and increasingly to the large number of foreign travelers exploring Ecuador as tourists or foreign retirees. This hotel is as central as can be in Cotacachi and less than 50 yards from the cathedral and the main town square.
Renovated by the current owners, this unique Ecuadorian property is a boutique hotel with 15 bedrooms built around the large and very charming central patio surrounded by foliage, orchids and hanging geraniums. The patio offers outside dining under the multi colored umbrellas while on the occasional rainier day the spacious inside dining room hosts Ecuadorian and foreign diners. The hotel includes a reception lobby, office including night-watchman, inside and outside dining, spa room with infrared sauna, fireplace lounge and bar, seminar room, large professional kitchen.

My wife and I spent a week with Morgan and TJ at the Land of the Sun Hotel . First the staff at the hotel was fantastic and helpful. They were always there to help us and always polite and patient. The food was fresh and breakfast was always delicious. The hotel has had some recent renovations and was very comfortable for us. Cotacachi is a wonderful place to visit and I would not hesitate to recommend staying here. I'm sure we will visit them again.

We had a great stay at Land of the Sun! The room was clean and comfortable. The shower was nice and hot. We enjoyed a big breakfast and were thankful that the hosts let us leave our luggage at the hotel after we checked out, so that we could go shopping. Thanks for a great stay!

Diana2016-01-24T00:00:00Z

Carter was a very warm, gracious and welcoming host. We loved staying at Land of the Sun hotel, it is conveniently located, all of the staff was friendly and helpful and made our stay a great experience. I highly recommend this hotel to all visitors traveling to Cotacachi